It can be difficult to maintain sobriety from drugs and alcohol. Fortunately, mindfulness meditation can help people remain sober. When people take care of their minds, bodies, and spirits, they can make better choices. Moreover, holistic care options such as… Read More ›
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How Do Mindfulness Practices Work in Conjunction With Clinical Treatment?
Every treatment center does things differently and has different priorities. This is one of the reasons it’s important to evaluate all of your options and ensure that you pick the center that makes the most sense for you. At Avalon… Read More ›
The Power of Mindfulness
If you’re like many people in the mental health sphere, then you’re always looking for ways to take care of your mental health and better your emotional well-being. One of the best ways that you can do that is by… Read More ›
3 Simple Ways to Cultivate Mindfulness
Mindfulness is the practice of paying attention to the present moment and being aware of what is going on both within you and around you. This can be a difficult and daunting practice to cultivate, as being mindful asks you… Read More ›
What Is Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy is a form of therapy that focuses on ideas of cognitive-behavioral therapy. It is rooted in recognizing how your thoughts influence your feelings and how your feelings influence your actions by way of practices rooted in mindfulness.… Read More ›
Practicing Mindfulness Through Meditation
Although you do not have to meditate to be mindful, meditation is a great way to bring mindfulness into your life. Beginning a meditation practice may feel challenging at first, but it can become more comfortable over time. Benefits of… Read More ›
How to Integrate Mindfulness Into Your Life
Mindfulness is the practice of continually choosing to come back to the present moment with awareness and acceptance. It can help you slow down and live life with a deeper intention and compassion for yourself and others. Meditation Although you… Read More ›
Hit the Pause Button on a Busy, Overwhelmed Brain
We can’t outrun technology’s influence over our lives, and whether we like it or not, the way we use technology has affected our brains and bodies. Today’s younger generations are growing up with brains wired differently than kids of previous… Read More ›
PTSD & the Mindfulness Approach
According to the National Center for PTSD, approximately 60% of North Americans experience at least one traumatic event in their lifetime. Trauma is often defined as a “deeply distressing or disastrous event.” Though this accurately describes a great deal of… Read More ›
Grounding Techniques for Difficult Times
To say that recovery can be a challenging journey would be an understatement. We are re-learning how to deal with the most difficult moments life can deliver through a new lens throughout recovery. The good news is that working through… Read More ›